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Arizona attorney general launches program to train utility workers on human trafficking
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Arizona AG asks DOJ for special counsel case file related to fake elector case
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Valley's Pedal Haus Brewery starts selling craft beer in cans
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Rams playoff game in Glendale a chance for fans to escape tragedy of Los Angeles fires
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Lottery ticket sold in Glendale grocery store wins player $50,000
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Katie Hobbs highlights border, housing, water during State of the State address
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Mesa Public Schools announces layoffs as enrollment, funding decline
Some Mesa Public Schools teachers won’t be back in the fall because of pending staffing cuts, Arizona’s largest public school district announced.
West Valley commuters should prepare for heavy traffic due to relocated NFL playoff game
The Arizona Cardinals don’t play again until next season, but West Valley commuters should be prepared for football traffic on Monday afternoon and evening.
Arizona Republican leader discusses approach to working with Democratic governor
Arizona Senate President Warren Petersen said both parties are entering the fresh legislative year with similar priorities. It's the solutions that differ.
Several Arizona Democrats get behind Laken Riley Act, a GOP immigration bill
Several Arizona Democrats have taken action to move the Laken Riley Act, a Republican immigration enforcement bill, closer to becoming law.
Southbound Loop 101 off-ramp in Scottsdale closing for 2 months
Do you use the southbound Loop 101 off-ramp at Cactus Road in your daily commute? You'll have to plan around a two-month road closure.
Local team resumes command of Horton Fire as containment efforts wind down
With containment efforts winding down a month after the Horton Fire broke out, local authorities are resuming command of the wildfire northeast of Payson.
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NFL mock draft tracker: What will Cardinals do with No. 16 pick?
A look across the NFL mock draft landscape when it comes to the Arizona Cardinals' No. 16 overall pick in this year's draft.
Cardinals play great hosts, as Rams crush Vikings in playoff game moved to Arizona due to wildfires
The Rams traveled to a home game away from home as their city continues to fight destructive wildfires, and they dominated the Vikings in Arizona.
Cardinals sign 3 players to future contracts
The Arizona Cardinals signed three players to future contracts for the 2025 season, the team announced Monday.
Arizona State transfer tracker: Former Alabama WR Jaren Hamilton, 2 Purdue DBs commit
Here is a list of which Arizona State Sun Devils have entered the transfer portal and where they have committed.
Trade rumors provide both hope and harm for these Suns
The Suns are a .500 team. Mediocrity isn’t supposed to be this difficult. Or expensive. Changes are coming despite a three-game win streak.
Arizona hoops sniffing AP top 25 again with 4-0 start in Big 12
The Arizona Wildcats remain with No. 2 Iowa State and No. 10 Houston as Big 12 teams that remain undefeated through four conference games.
Arizona Business
Gulfstream opens $130M Mesa facility, eyes expansion options
Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. has opened its massive $130 million facility on Jan. 9 at the Mesa Gateway Airport in southeast Mesa.
ASU Prep Academy forced out after Phoenix district cuts lease
The board of the Phoenix Elementary School District voted against renewing ASU Preperatory Academy's lease in downtown Phoenix.
Macy's to shutter Valley store as part of nationwide closures
Department store chain Macy's Inc. plans to shutter a store in the Phoenix metro as part of a broader plan to close 66 retail locations around the country.
Arizona Votes
New analysis shows how independents helped Trump win swing states like Arizona
A new analysis of voting patterns found that independents in battleground states like Arizona helped turn the 2024 presidential election in Donald Trump's favor.
AZ Political Podcast: John Giles discusses aftermath of Kamala Harris endorsement
On this week’s AZ Political Podcast, former Republican Mesa Mayor John Giles discusses if he regrets his Kamala Harris endorsement.
Democrat Yassamin Ansari says housing is one of her top issues in Congress
Arizona’s 3rd Congressional District Rep. Yassamin Ansari said she believes lawmakers can find bipartisan solutions to housing and border issues.
Arizona Health
Arizona's 1st child flu death of season reported in Pinal County
The first child flu death of the season was reported in Pinal County, health officials confirmed Friday.
Valley Banner hospital opens high-tech suite for endoscopy, interventional radiology
Advanced equipment at Banner Health's new endoscopy and interventional radiology suite is set to deliver faster and clearer imaging.
Mesa CC dental hygiene students offering free oral health screenings
Dental hygiene students with Mesa Community College looking for experience will offer free dental screenings to qualifying individuals on Jan. 25.
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Arizona Education
Mesa Public Schools announces layoffs as enrollment, funding decline
Some Mesa Public Schools teachers won’t be back in the fall because of pending staffing cuts, Arizona’s largest public school district announced.
Arizona Republican leader discusses approach to working with Democratic governor
Arizona Senate President Warren Petersen said both parties are entering the fresh legislative year with similar priorities. It's the solutions that differ.
Arizona HS seniors who apply for federal student aid can get free spring training tickets
Arizona high school seniors who complete the FAFSA will receive free spring training tickets.
Border and Immigration
Several Arizona Democrats get behind Laken Riley Act, a GOP immigration bill
Several Arizona Democrats have taken action to move the Laken Riley Act, a Republican immigration enforcement bill, closer to becoming law.
Arizona border sheriff hopes President-elect Donald Trump will help cut down on immigration
Cochise County Sheriff Mark Dannels said he expects migrants to keep trying to cross the U.S.-Mexico border despite immigration reform in 2025.
Democrat Yassamin Ansari says housing is one of her top issues in Congress
Arizona’s 3rd Congressional District Rep. Yassamin Ansari said she believes lawmakers can find bipartisan solutions to housing and border issues.
Ruben Gallego ready to work on border issues in US Senate
Ruben Gallego is new to the U.S. Senate but he's already prepared to tackle an issue at the top of minds for many Arizonans.
Donald Trump reportedly considering Arizona's Kari Lake for ambassador to Mexico
President-elect Donald Trump is reportedly considering Arizona’s own Kari Lake to be his ambassador to Mexico.
Phoenix woman sentenced to 33 months in prison for role in human smuggling operations
A judge sentenced a 37-year-old woman from Phoenix to spend 33 months in prison after being convicted of human smuggling charges.
Arizona Technology
Mayor Kate Gallego explains why she's in Las Vegas representing Phoenix at tech show
Mayor Kate Gallego is looking for wins this week in Las Vegas, where she is touting Phoenix as a hotspot for innovative technology at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES).
ASU Research Park in Tempe chosen for national semiconductor test facility
A Tempe semiconductor manufacturing hub set to be fully operational in three years will expand Arizona's semiconductor supply chain.
$407 million CHIPS Act package finalized for Arizona semiconductor packaging company
Amkor Technology, an Arizona-based semiconductor manufacturer, is set to receive $407 million in federal funds to support its West Valley facility.
Youth Violence
Charges dropped against owners of home that held party before Preston Lord was attacked
Prosecutors won’t pursue charges against the owners of the Queen Creek home that hosted the party attended by Preston Lord before he was fatally beaten last year.
Preston Lord memorial event to be held 1 year after deadly attack shocked community
One year after Preston Lord was fatally attacked, the community is invited to honor the teen's life Monday night at a memorial event in Queen Creek.
East Valley youth violence suspect sentenced to prison on assault, drug charges
A suspect connected to East Valley youth violence was sentenced to prison on assault and drug charges on Thursday, authorities said.
United States
Florida boy, 8, dies after being attacked by 2 loose dogs
DELAND, Fla. (AP) — An 8-year-old boy in central Florida died after he was attacked by two dogs near the entrance of a subdivision, authorities said. The boy was attacked by the loose dogs Monday evening near Deland, Florida, located halfway between Orlando and Daytona Beach, the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office said in a statement. […]
Leaders seek power-sharing deal to avert opening day Democratic boycott of Minnesota House
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Leaders were trying Tuesday to avert an opening day boycott of Minnesota’s 2025 legislative session by House Democrats who want to stop Republicans from exploiting a temporary majority to advance their agenda. A court ruling early Tuesday might take some wind out of the GOP sails. A judge rejected a […]
Biden health officials say they built up US pandemic defenses. Trump promises changes
NEW YORK (AP) — The Biden administration on Tuesday released a “roadmap” for maintaining government defenses against infectious diseases, just as President-elect Donald Trump pledges to dismantle some of them. The 16-page report recaps steps taken in the last four years against COVID-19, mpox and other diseases, including vaccination efforts and the use of wastewater […]
Biden is packing up to leave the White House. But what about any classified documents?
WASHINGTON (AP) — The last time Joe Biden packed up and left office, he took with him thousands of papers from his decades in public service — including some classified documents that should have gone to the National Archives for safekeeping. That move spawned a federal investigation into whether Biden had knowingly broken the law […]
Judge says the New Orleans Police Department can begin the process of ending federal oversight
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The New Orleans Police Department can begin winding down its longstanding federal oversight, a judge ruled Tuesday in response to a request from the city and the Justice Department to start wrapping up the monitoring program. In 2013, the City of New Orleans agreed to what it called “the nation’s most […]
Wisconsin's governor creates new violence-prevention office in wake of school shooting
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin’s Democratic governor on Tuesday created a new office dedicated to preventing gun violence, a month after a school shooting not far from the state Capitol. Gov. Tony Evers also called on the Republican-controlled Legislature to pass a series of gun control and public safety measures, saying reducing violence should be […]
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